Lee Teng and his wife, Gina Lin, embarked on a memorable 5-day-4-night trip to Hong Kong that significantly shaped their relationship. The couple, with contrasting travel styles, faced challenges that almost led to a breakup. However, their journey became a testament to understanding, compromise, and acceptance, as they navigated the ups and downs of their relationship.
Gina, known for her meticulous planning, approached the trip with well-laid plans. In contrast, Lee Teng preferred a more spontaneous approach. This difference in expectations was evident from the start. Despite the initial challenges, both managed to find joy in the experience. Gina, who enjoys being in nature despite her fear of insects, was pleasantly surprised by the scenic beauty they encountered. Meanwhile, Lee Teng's enthusiasm for toys became a recurring theme throughout their trip.
"Every day after we woke up, he would tell me he wanted to go look at toys. After the whole trip, I couldn't recall where I had been to in Hong Kong." – Gina
The couple's differing interests came to a head when Lee Teng's focus on toys overshadowed other aspects of the trip. Gina issued an ultimatum about his passion for toys, urging him to prioritize their relationship.
"If you want to continue playing with them, I think it's going to be hard for us to continue this relationship, because your focus is on them." – Gina
Despite these differences, both Lee Teng and Gina found common ground in their shared love for good food. They took turns discovering eateries, with Gina excelling at finding culinary gems around their travel destinations. This mutual enjoyment of food added a layer of joy to their journey.
"Both of us came to the consensus that we would plan where to go every day on an overseas trip. Gina is very good at looking for good food around the places we are going and that's the great thing about travelling with her. I think it's better to have a plan." – Lee Teng
Back in Singapore, the experience of their trip fostered deeper communication between the couple. They often engaged in profound conversations even at 3am, discussing various aspects of their lives, including Lee Teng's career. These discussions helped them understand each other better and maintain their chemistry.
"As husband and wife, there are a lot of ups and downs. I think what's most important is to support one another and I think our method can be quite strange. In the middle of the night, for example at 3am, we would ask each other deep and direct questions." – Lee Teng
Their candid exchanges also touched on broader topics like filial piety and personal growth. Through these conversations, they learned that there is no perfect partner but rather a willingness to adjust one's mentality and lifestyle for each other.
"There's no 100 per cent perfect partner. It's whether you are willing to adjust your mentality and lifestyle for the other" – Lee Teng
"We would open up to each other about things that happened in our life recently, such as my career. I also believe that every quarrel is an opportunity to release our unhappiness and differences and to communicate. This allows us to maintain our chemistry and to speak freely." – Lee Teng
Fans of Lee Teng and Gina can gain further insight into their dynamic in the upcoming episode of the travel reality series "Camping Around The World," set to be released next Monday (Feb 10). The series is available on demand for free on Mewatch and airs every Monday at 8pm on Channel 8.
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